Joe Smillie

Forks looks forward to more room for arts center

FORKS –– The city will have more room to build a new theater and arts center soon, since the West Olympic Council of the Arts… Continue reading

Sequim superhero rock band Jack Havoc will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free laser light concert at The Oasis Bar and Grill

WEEKEND: Jack Havoc rockers to fete 10th anniversary

SEQUIM –– In a town full of retirees, six men have committed their adult lives to saving rock 'n' roll. Jack Havoc, the North Olympic… Continue reading

Sequim superhero rock band Jack Havoc will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free laser light concert at The Oasis Bar and Grill

Forks looks forward to more room for arts center

FORKS –– The city will have more room to build a new theater and arts center soon, since the West Olympic Council of the Arts… Continue reading

The family of Hailey Freeman

Clinic fun run’s Team Hailey honors girl who died at age 8

SEQUIM –– Looking for a way to honor the memory of a young girl who died unexpectedly when she was 8, the friends and family… Continue reading

The family of Hailey Freeman

Sequim City Council picks new name for ex-Gull lot

SEQUIM –– Centennial Place is now the name of the city’s newly purchased lot on the corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street. City Council… Continue reading

Dick Waterman celebrates the end of his quest to dine at every Black Bear Diner in America with the franchise's bear mascots and Sequim Black Bear owners Trisha and Brett Wirta Tuesday morning. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Following a Black Bear path: Sequim final stop for diner superfan on a quest

SEQUIM –– Dick Waterman sat down for a ham-and-cheese omelet Tuesday morning at the Black Bear Diner in Sequim. While the 82-year-old man's breakfast may… Continue reading

Dick Waterman celebrates the end of his quest to dine at every Black Bear Diner in America with the franchise's bear mascots and Sequim Black Bear owners Trisha and Brett Wirta Tuesday morning. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Mike Wanner holds a shirt with his Sequim shop’s new name

Bicycle shop owner drops the ‘Mike’ in wake of legal threat

SEQUIM –– To avoid a trademark-infringement lawsuit for naming his bike shop after himself, Mike Wanner officially will rechristen his Sequim bicycle emporium, known for… Continue reading

Mike Wanner holds a shirt with his Sequim shop’s new name
Dan Carter

Boat builder shows off 20-foot masterpiece in Sequim High School colors

PORT TOWNSEND –– After losing his job, Josh Turner of Sequim took to the Internet site Craigslist to try and use his newfound free time… Continue reading

Dan Carter
Richard Sorensen shows off some of his wine for sale at The Wine Seller in Port Townsend. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula winemaker putting a cork in career

PORT TOWNSEND –– Having aged to perfection, one of the North Olympic Peninsula's original winemakers has decided to stick a cork in his career. “At… Continue reading

Richard Sorensen shows off some of his wine for sale at The Wine Seller in Port Townsend. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Teacher turnover reflected in Quillayute school budget

FORKS –– Students returning to classes this morning will have more than 20 new teachers and a new elementary school principal as the Quillayute Valley… Continue reading

Staples office supply store is leaving Bell Creek Plaza after 14 years

Another closure in Sequim: Staples departing Sept. 28

SEQUIM –– Another building will be empty at Bell Creek Plaza in east Sequim after national office supply chain Staples closes its doors Sept. 28.… Continue reading

Staples office supply store is leaving Bell Creek Plaza after 14 years
Glenn Terrell

Former WSU president, Sequim resident, remembered for focus on students

SEQUIM –– Former Washington State University President Glenn Terrell, who led the college during the tumultuous late 1960s and early ’70s and fought on D-Day,… Continue reading

Glenn Terrell

At Air Affaire, Portland pair’s wedding plans to fly sky high

SEQUIM –– Air lovers are cordially invited to the sky-high wedding of Portland, Ore., couple Misty Collard and Cory Adcox, who will get married aboard… Continue reading

Vintage planes and hot air balloon flights: Sequim looks to the skies for Air Affaire this weekend

Vintage planes and hot air balloon flights: Sequim looks to the skies for Air Affaire this weekend

SEQUIM –– In 1983, pilots referred to the “Blue Hole” over Sequim as a notable reference point when flying over the North Olympic Peninsula. Thanks… Continue reading

Vintage planes and hot air balloon flights: Sequim looks to the skies for Air Affaire this weekend

At Air Affaire, Portland pair’s wedding plans to fly sky high

SEQUIM –– Air lovers are cordially invited to the sky-high wedding of Portland, Ore., couple Misty Collard and Cory Adcox, who will get married aboard… Continue reading

Vintage plane and hot air balloon flights: Sequim looks to the skies for Air Affaire this weekend

Vintage plane and hot air balloon flights: Sequim looks to the skies for Air Affaire this weekend

SEQUIM –– In 1983, pilots referred to the “Blue Hole” over Sequim as a notable reference point when flying over the North Olympic Peninsula. Thanks… Continue reading

Vintage plane and hot air balloon flights: Sequim looks to the skies for Air Affaire this weekend

Both drivers in Sequim wreck out of hospital

SEQUIM –– Two drivers hospitalized after Sunday’s two-car crash west of Sequim have been released from Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, hospital officials reported… Continue reading

State Reps. Kevin Van De Wege

State representatives discuss all-day kindergarten in Sequim

SEQUIM –– Education funding, particularly for all-day kindergarten, dominated discussion as 24th District state representatives spoke to the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.… Continue reading

State Reps. Kevin Van De Wege

UPDATE — Both drivers in Sequim wreck out of hospital

SEQUIM –– Two drivers hospitalized after Sunday's two-car crash west of Sequim have been released from Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, hospital officials reported… Continue reading

High turnover at Sequim schools with many teachers retiring

SEQUIM –– Twenty-three new employees will start work at Sequim School District when classes begin Sept. 4, a trend that is expected to continue in… Continue reading